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10-26-14, 03:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: NJ
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Bouncing on a bungee or stability ball to pumping music.
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10-26-14, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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I'm another who struggles with energy, plus I have a sedentary job--author--and sedentary hobbies, aside from working out (that's one reason I love high-intensity workouts).
In addition to high quality sleep and a good diet with enough protein (YMMV), I've found that just getting more light activity all throughout my day is the best thing for me. Getting up and moving a little bit--ten minutes dashing about the house throwing laundry in, doing the dishes, running up and down the stairs a few times, running the dogs in and out--works wonders for boosting my energy. I've also tentatively started using a standing desk (since I don't like to stand), and what they say really is true: I *do* feel less tired/sleepy on days I work there! Stress, though... wow, will that ever sap you dry. Zonk.... Good luck! Hope you find what works for you! It's awful being tired all the time.
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10-26-14, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Five minutes of any kind of movement works for me.
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10-26-14, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Illinois
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Jackie - with focusing on the workouts you do - does that help with your energy?? I am EXHAUSTED & am getting so frustrated.
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10-26-14, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Minnesota
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I'm toying around with doing Qi Gong in the morning to get moving...maybe even just 7 Minutes of Magic. I get it...I get terribly exhausted and sore doing intense workouts.
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Jackie Certified Essentrics Instructor, Level 4---February 2017 Yoga Tune Up Roll Model Method Practitioner---December 2021 "Movement is a privilege. You don't have to exercise. You get to exercise. Visit a person whose mobility is severely limited, and you'll appreciate the distinction. Do what you can, count yourself lucky, heal yourself in the process." Essentrics Colorado |
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10-26-14, 09:27 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Just another CS/Lee Holden Qi Gong/walking fan.
A bit of health bouncing first thing in the morning gets me going, then I do several shorter workouts across the day. (Usually qi gong at night, CS in the morning.) I really do like the constant gentle movements of qi gong. I seem to prefer it to yoga, at least for now. |
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11-01-14, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: San Francisco, CA
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I second Kundalini Yoga and Ellen Barrett!
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